Neuromyelitis Optica Overview
Learn About Neuromyelitis Optica
Neuromyelitis optica is an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves of the eyes and the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. In neuromyelitis optica, the autoimmune attack causes inflammation of the nerves, and the resulting damage leads to the signs and symptoms of the condition.
No genes associated with neuromyelitis optica have been identified. However, a small percentage of people with this condition have a family member who is also affected, which indicates that there may be one or more genetic changes that increase susceptibility. It is thought that the inheritance of this condition is complex and that many environmental and genetic factors are involved in the development of the condition.
Neuromyelitis optica affects approximately 1 to 2 per 100,000 people worldwide. Women are affected by this condition more frequently than men.
Neuromyelitis optica is usually not inherited. Rarely, this condition is passed through generations in families, but the inheritance pattern is unknown.
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Evgeny Sidorov is a Neurologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Sidorov and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sidorov is currently accepting new patients.
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Gabriel Pardo is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Pardo and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Pardo is currently accepting new patients.
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Nidhiben Anadani is a Neurologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Anadani and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Anadani is currently accepting new patients.
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Published Date: March 01, 2015
Published By: National Institutes of Health